Key Points
- Celtic secured loan deals for Junior Adamu from Freiburg, Joel Mvuka from Lorient and Benjamin Arthur from Brentford.
- Rangers signed Ryan Naderi from Hansa Rostock for £4.7m while Joe Rothwell moved from Rangers to Sheffield United.
- Hibernian added Felix Passlack from VFL Bochum on a permanent deal, Munashe Garananga from Copenhagen on loan and Dane Scarlett from Tottenham on loan.
- Dundee brought in Aldahir Valenzuela from C.F. Monterrey and Scott Wright on loan from Birmingham.
- Aberdeen signed Dennis Geiger on loan from TSG Hoffenheim.
Edinburgh (Glasgow Express) February 3, 2026 – The Scottish Premiership January 2026 transfer window closed with several high-profile deals across top clubs, including loans and permanent signings aimed at bolstering squads for the second half of the season.
Celtic led the activity with multiple incoming loans, while Rangers invested significantly in defence. Hibernian and Dundee also strengthened their ranks amid a busy deadline day, according to Sky Sports reporting on confirmed transfers.
Which clubs made the biggest signings?
Celtic completed loan moves for Junior Adamu from Freiburg, Joel Mvuka from Lorient and Benjamin Arthur from Brentford, enhancing their attacking options. Rangers secured Ryan Naderi from Hansa Rostock in a £4.7m deal, one of the window’s standout permanent transfers. Hibernian finalised the permanent signing of Felix Passlack from VFL Bochum alongside loans for Munashe Garananga from FC Copenhagen and Dane Scarlett from Tottenham Hotspur, as detailed by Sky Sports.
As reported by Sky Sports, Dundee added Aldahir Valenzuela from C.F. Monterrey and Scott Wright on loan from Birmingham, while Aberdeen brought in Dennis Geiger on loan from TSG Hoffenheim to reinforce midfield.
What are the key ins and outs by club?
St Mirren signed Jacob Devaney on loan from Manchester United, Kilmarnock added free agent Aaron Tshibola, and Falkirk secured Ben Broggio on loan from Aston Villa. Motherwell welcomed Stephen Welsh on loan from Celtic, according to Sky Sports transfer updates. Dundee United incoming included Neil Farrugia from Barnsley and Ashley Maynard-Brewer on loan from Charlton Athletic.
Which departures stood out?
Outgoing moves featured Thibault Klidje from Hibernian to Randers on loan and Stephen Welsh from Celtic to Motherwell. Hibernian also saw Kieron Bowie depart to Hellas Verona for £6m, while Motherwell released Filip Stuparevic, as covered in Sky Sports’ comprehensive club-by-club breakdown.
What do these transfers mean for the Premiership race?
The influx of experienced loanees and permanent additions positions Celtic and Rangers to maintain their dominance, with defensive reinforcements potentially decisive in tight title battles. Mid-table clubs like Hibernian and Aberdeen gain depth to push for European spots, Sky Sports notes in its analysis of deadline day activity.
SPFL updates confirm the window’s deals align with squad-building efforts ahead of crucial fixtures, setting the stage for intensified competition through spring.
